Legal
Court rulings, regulatory changes, and legal precedents shaping immigration law. Coverage of federal circuit decisions, BIA appeals, injunctions, and enforcement litigation that affect visa holders and applicants.
Study Finds Unauthorized Immigrants in U.S. Reach 12.2 Million
Unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. totaled 12.2 million by 2023, spreading beyond traditional states. New 2025 policies restrict birthright citizenship and increase deportations, deeply affecting established immigrant communities while economic…
ICE Mobilizes All Counties’ Law Enforcement for Deportation Push
ICE’s expansion of 287(g) partnerships and Operation Tidal Wave have intensified immigration enforcement, leading to over 66,000 arrests…
Advocates Condemn East Africa Deportations as Court Orders Violated
The Trump administration ignored a court order and deported migrants to South Sudan in May 2025 without proper…
Condor Airlines Files EU Court Challenge Against Lufthansa-ITA Merger
Condor’s lawsuit contests the EU approval of Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways, claiming slot remedies favor large airlines…
League of Women Voters Files Court Brief Opposing Birthright Citizenship Order
The League of Women Voters and allies oppose an Executive Order threatening birthright citizenship. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees…
Nearly Two Dozen Arrested in Protests Outside Lower Manhattan Immigration Court
On May 28, 2025, ICE arrests at Lower Manhattan Immigration Court triggered protests and 20+ arrests. New policies…
Trump Administration Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Garcia Deportation
The Trump administration asked to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawsuit after his illegal deportation. Despite a Supreme Court…
Oklahoma AG Challenges Injunction Blocking State Immigration Law
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma’s HB 4156, preventing police from arresting undocumented immigrants temporarily. The law’s constitutionality is…
Federal Judge Grants ICE Bail for Harvard Researcher Amid Charges
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova was granted ICE bail but remains detained on criminal charges for alleged frog embryo…
Clarifying Green Card Holders’ Deportation Rights Under Trump Administration
Trump’s 2025 immigration policies increase deportation risks for green card holders by expanding expedited removal nationwide and doubling…